We are looking for a talented Senior Materials Supervisor to join our team specializing in Warehouse Management and Inventory Control with an understanding of MRP/ERP for our Cummins location in Maxton, NC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production while maintaining inventory accuracy, safety, and cost discipline , enabling the plant to meet schedule, quality, and labor targets .
Production Material Availability
Right material, right quantity, right time to production
Lineside replenishment, kitting, staging, and internal logistics
Proactive identification and escalation of material risks
Preventing material related line stoppages
Plant Impact: Schedule attainment, downtime prevention, labor efficiency
Inventory Accuracy & Control
Accuracy of warehouse, WIP, and lineside inventory
Cycle count execution, reconciliation, and root cause closure
ERP/WMS transaction discipline
Physical inventory readiness and execution
Plant Impact: Reduced shortages, write-offs, audit findings, and obsolescence
Receiving & Internal Logistics
Inbound material receipt, verification, labeling, put away
Lockstock discipline to support production readiness
Coordination with Quality on holds, MRB, and deviations
Internal transfers and material movements
Safety, 5S & Compliance
Warehouse and material handling safety ownership
PIV/forklift certification and compliance
Storage, racking, pedestrian safety, and housekeeping standards
Incident investigation and corrective action
Plant Impact: Injury prevention, audit readiness, clean and controlled work areas
People & Labor Management
Lead, coach, and develop warehouse employees and leads
Daily staffing aligned to production demand
Overtime control and labor productivity
Training, cross training, and accountability
Plant Impact: Controlled labor cost, reliable execution, engaged workforce
Continuous Improvement
Eliminate waste in motion, handling, space, and storage
Implement Lean practices (5S, Kanban, supermarkets, standard work)
Improve flow paths, replenishment methods, and space utilization
Inventory Control Supervisory Roles & Responsibilities:
Inventory Accuracy & Integrity
Own overall inventory accuracy across warehouse, production, WIP, and lineside locations
Establish and maintain robust inventory control processes and standards
Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems
Prevent and reduce discrepancies, shortages, excess, and obsolete inventory
Cycle Counting & Physical Inventory
Design, lead, and continuously improve the cycle count program
Analyze variances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Lead physical inventory planning, execution, and reconciliation
Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements
Manufacturing Material Control
Support uninterrupted material flow to production through accurate inventory visibility
Partner with Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Operations to prevent line stoppages
Support engineering changes, material transitions, and end of life actions
Monitor aging, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory and drive reduction plans
Systems, Data & Reporting
Maintain inventory master data, location accuracy, and transaction discipline
Develop and monitor inventory KPIs, including accuracy, adjustments, and variance trends
Use data to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Prepare inventory reports for plant and leadership reviews
Process Improvement & Standardization
Define, document, and enforce standard work for inventory processes
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and variability
Improve inventory controls related to receiving, storage, movement, and consumption
Support Lean initiatives (5S, Kanban, supermarkets, point fuse inventory)
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Engineering
Support root cause investigations related to shortages, mis builds, and variances
Communicate risks early and clearly to drive proactive resolution
Compliance, Safety & Controls
Ensure inventory practices comply with company policies and audit requirements
Support segregation of duties and internal control expectations
Promote safe material handling and proper storage practices
Leadership & Accountability
Lead, coach, and develop inventory control staff
Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for accuracy and discipline
Support training and best practices across inventory-related roles
Key Measures of Success
Inventory accuracy %
Cycle count effectiveness and variance reduction
Physical inventory results
Reduction in shortages, write-offs, and obsolescence
Audit findings related to inventory controls
Production disruptions linked to inventory issues
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Intermediate level of experience required. 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
Oracle experience preferred
proficient in excel
proficient in access database creations and management
SQL experience preferred
What This Role Supports (Partners On)
Build schedule execution (with Scheduling & Production)
Material planning and constraints (with Supply Chain/Planners)
Quality containment and disposition (with Quality)
Engineering changes and material transitions (with Engineering)
Does not own: Demand setting, supplier commitments, production scheduling decisions
Does own: Executing material flow and accuracy to support those decisions
Key Measures of Success (KPIs)
Inventory accuracy %
Line stoppages due to material
Cycle count health (completion & accuracy)
Dock to stock time
Safety incidents
Overtime driven by material issues
Production disruptions tied to warehouse execution
"Good Looks Like"
Production never waits on material
Inventory records match reality
Risks are surfaced early, not discovered at the line
Warehouse is safe, orderly, and audit ready
Labor is balanced to demand without excess overtime
Job Supply Chain Planning
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2428098
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
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